Daebang-dong
Seoul
Visit Daebang-dong
Popular places to visit
Myeongdong Street
When you visit Myeongdong Street, a popular shopping spot in Seoul, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Lotte World
Enjoy the excitement at Lotte World and see why people love this amusement park in Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
This sizable commercial district is home to a staggering number of shopping malls, specialty stores and traditional Korean marketplaces.
Namdaemun Market
This traditional Korean market is the largest and oldest in Seoul, and where you’ll find all manner of clothes and food at very reasonable prices.
Lotte World Tower
Stunning city views, an aquarium, shops and restaurants are part of this futuristic tower that looms over the southern banks of the Han River.
N Seoul Tower
This Seoul landmark can be seen from miles around and offers the finest panoramas of the city.
Things to do
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Red Suspension Bridge Optional)
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
DMZ Guided tour from Seoul with Suspension Bridge or Gondola
Thrilling Korean DMZ 3rd Tunnel Tour from Seoul + Red Bridge Rush
[DMZ Adventure] DMZ and optional Boat Voyage in River
Top hotels in Daebang-dong
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Other than a long check in, everything was spectacular.
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Room was super, great staff, very happy about everything except weather. Too cold but very sunny. I like it
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Clean room and courteous staffs. Great location!
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026
The Westin Josun Seoul
Everything is excellent
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Great location for the metro and tourist attractions you can see the tower and easy to walk to and stream is close by too Hotel clean and room was very nice basic facilities had a kitchen area with washing machines
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station
Yes. Staffs were very warm. Everthing was good. Satisfied.
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Daebang-dong
Yeongdeungpo-gu
Noted for its shopping and river views, there's plenty to explore in Yeongdeungpo-gu. Top attractions like KBS Exhibition Hall and Times Square Mall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Yeongdeungpo Market Station or Singil Station to see more of the city.
Yongsan-gu
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Yongsan-gu. If sightseeing is on the list, Yongsan Electronics Market is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Hyochang Park Station or Namyeong Station to see more of the area.
Hongdae
Spend some time visiting places like Hongdae Street while getting to know Hongdae, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Hongik University Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.
Mapo-gu
Travelers choose Mapo-gu for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Mapo-gu Office Station or Mangwon Station and check out top sights like Mangwon Market.
Itaewon-dong
Take time in Itaewon-dong to visit attractions like Itawon Street and Namsan Mountain Park. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Itaewon Station to see more of the city.
Hoehyeon-dong
While you're in Hoehyeon-dong, take in top sights like Namdaemun Market and jump on the metro at Hoehyeon Station to see more of the city.
